Government scraps auction of 3 critical mineral blocks, including J&K lithium mineThe government has scrapped the auction of three critical mineral blocks, including a lithium mine in Jammu and Kashmir, under the third tr...
28 Jul, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir lithium block gets no bids in second attemptIndia's Jammu and Kashmir failed to attract bids in its second attempt to auction mining rights for newly discovered lithium reserves, esti...
03 Jul, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
No benefits likely from 38 critical blocks put on sale in this decade: IcraIcra reported that benefits from the 38 critical mineral blocks on sale may not materialize by 2030 due to incomplete exploration. India's ...
22 May, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
J-K's lithium reserves will be 'plundered', 'gifted' to companies by BJP govt: Mehbooba MuftiPDP president Mehbooba Mufti accused the government of gifting Jammu and Kashmir's lithium reserves to companies who will donate proceeds t...
24 Mar, 2024, 02.16 PM IST
India to auction Jammu and Kashmir lithium blocks again after weak 1st roundThe Central government plans to re-auction the lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the third tranche, according to a governmen...
22 Mar, 2024, 02.48 PM IST
Coal India plans to enter into mining of critical minerals, including lithiumCoal India Ltd (CIL) is planning to venture into mining critical minerals, including lithium, to support India's energy security plans and ...
18 Jan, 2024, 05.29 PM IST
Shree Cement plans to bid in India's lithium auction: sourceA source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters the company would apply for the rights to lithium mining blocks in Jammu and Kash...
06 Dec, 2023, 05.28 PM IST
India calls bids to auction critical minerals worth Rs 45,000 croreIndia has initiated the auction of critical and strategic mineral-bearing mines worth Rs 45,000 crore. The first round of bids includes 20 ...
29 Nov, 2023, 09.19 PM IST
India to launch first-ever auction of critical mineral blocks, including world's new fuel, from Nov 29India is set to launch its first-ever auction of 20 critical mineral blocks on November 29. This initiative aims not only to bolster econom...
28 Nov, 2023, 01.17 PM IST
India to invite bids for 20 critical minerals, including lithium, in 2 weeks: OfficialIndia plans to invite bids within two weeks for 20 crucial mineral blocks, encompassing minerals like lithium and graphite, aiming to bolst...
14 Nov, 2023, 02.53 PM IST
Union Cabinet approves royalty rates for critical and strategic minerals including lithiumThe Union Cabinet has approved royalty rates for critical minerals in India. The decision comes as the government prepares to auction criti...
11 Oct, 2023, 05.25 PM IST
India to start auction of critical mineral mines in few weeksThe Indian government is set to begin the auction of critical mineral mines in the coming weeks. The blocks that will be up for auction inc...
05 Oct, 2023, 01.54 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir lithium reserves pique overseas interestThe federally administered region of Jammu and Kashmir in India is planning to auction its lithium reserves in the coming weeks, according ...
25 Sep, 2023, 05.37 PM IST
India to auction J&K lithium reserves this yearIndia is expected to auction the lithium blocks in the northern federal territory of Jammu and Kashmir later this year, news agency Reuters...
02 May, 2023, 04.41 PM IST
Jammu & Kashmir government in process to auction lithium reserves; no timeline yetLithium is a non-ferrous metal and is one of the key components in EV batteries.
24 Mar, 2023, 08.34 PM IST
India to auction newly found lithium reserve"The exploitation of lithium will depend upon successful auction of the mineral block," minister Pralhad Joshi said, adding the timeline fo...
13 Mar, 2023, 03.37 PM IST
Lithium deposits found in J&K: Is India's EV drive now set to take the fast lane?India announced that 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir. Lithium...
11 Feb, 2023, 10.40 AM IST